Augustus Pablo is usually associated with the melodica, but he was also a gifted dub producer. I’m not too sure what the bell sound on…
Month: December 2020
20/12/2020: “Soon-To-Be Innocent Fun/Let’s See” by Arthur Russell
Arthur Russell was a cello player. But I don’t want to do him a disservice – his creativity clearly went further than that. World Of Echo, released…
19/12/2020: “Concussion” by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
I love a good organ trio. There’s an easy going jazz funk grooviness to the format which even ‘okay’ players can tap into. Delvon Lamarr’s…
18/12/2020: “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Definition of Sound
I’m not sure I’d characterise this music as hip hop, as such. It’s more like breakbeat with a bit of rapping. It’s all gloriously early…
17/12/2020: “Fever” by Susan Cadogan
Absolute classic Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry at the controls here. The Upsetters lay down a solid track, old school bassline and flute ripe for the Perry…
16/12/2020: “Enough About Human Rights” by Moondog
We share the world with a multitude of other species. Sometimes, I think we can forget that a lot of these animals have been doing…
15/12/2020: “Cinnamon” by Fatima
Opening with otherworldly, echoing vocals, “Cinnamon” resolves halfway through into a thumping neo-soul stunner, weighty bassline and snapping snare included… Floating Points is on production…
14/12/2020: “Dr Kitch” by Lord Kitchener
Before reggae, before ska, before soca, there was calypso. Calypso directly descends from the musical styles brought over from African due to slavery. It blends…
13/12/2020: “Talkin’ All That Jazz” by Stetsasonic
Sampling has long been a controversial part of hip hop culture. Not within hip hop, of course. But record labels have tended to feel strongly…
12/12/2020: “Lenny” by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lenny refers to Steven Ray Vaughan’s wife, and his guitar. Either way, he really pours love into this one. It’s a testament to the power…